Changing the Future of Oral Health

Learn from world-class academics. Train using state-of-the-art curriculum and technology. Make an impact in the community. Gain valuable research experience. Experience a richly diverse student culture while serving patients with a variety of needs. Connect with peers and support the future of oral health through a strong alumni network.Change the Future of Oral Health -- Today.

The College of Dentistry offers world-class academic programs to prepare the "next-generation" of oral health professionals, built upon groundbreaking curriculum, in the heart of Chicago. In addition to the DMD, we offer PhD in Oral Sciences, PhD/DMD and DMD/MS programs, and several Advanced Specialty Training Programs.

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Changing the Future of Oral Health

Learn from world-class academics. Train using state-of-the-art curriculum and technology. Make an impact in the community. Gain valuable research experience. Experience a richly diverse student culture while serving patients with a variety of needs. Connect with peers and support the future of oral health through a strong alumni network.Change the Future of Oral Health -- Today.

The College of Dentistry offers world-class academic programs to prepare the "next-generation" of oral health professionals, built upon groundbreaking curriculum, in the heart of Chicago. In addition to the DMD, we offer PhD in Oral Sciences, PhD/DMD and DMD/MS programs, and several Advanced Specialty Training Programs.

As a dental hygiene student at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, Hygiene ’11, had an unusual sideline. Evenings often would find her rushing from the College over to the nearby United Center, where she was a Luvabull for the Chicago Bulls. Now as a practicing hygienist, she has another unusual sideline.

Research Themes

Craniofacial Pathobiology

Working to improve treatment of oral cancer, caries, peridontal and other oral diseases. We are leading interdisciplinary investigations in the development and function of the craniofacial complex to better understand processes that occur within cells and tissues to maintain health and control growth and development.

Regenerative Science

Moving beyond tissue replacement, using materials to enable our bodies to regenerate damaged and failing tissues. Our researchers are leading investigations into how materials interact with living tissues, and the building of tissue replacements for the growth of cells/tissues to replace lost tissues. The Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration (CWHTR) is a unique community of scientists and clinicians devoted to the study of injury, wound healing, and regeneration. The Laboratory of Applied Dental Biomaterials and Interfaces is a NIH funded center studying the properties of the tooth in order to develop reparative/regenerative biomaterials to replace lost tooth structure.

Clinical, Translational & Community

Leading transformative studies to improve oral health outcomes both in the clinic and the community. We have several centers and investigators focused on the study of the incidence and prevalence of disease; measuring outcomes of interventions; and safety and efficacy of drugs, devices, and treatments in individuals. We are also investigating how and why efforts to promote oral health through intervention are accepted by communities.

Dr. Craig Sikora, Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, and Dr. Virginia Hogsett, an alumna won awards in the American College of Prosthodontics Education Foundation John J. Sharry Research Competition.

The UIC College of Dentistry enrolls, educates and graduates more students to support the oral health workforce for the State of Illinois than any other dental college. We are also the largest dental care provider, serving over 26,000 patients annually.

100% PASS RATE

Our students achieve a 100% pass rate on board exams, and perform significantly higher than national average on the basic science and clinical science exams.

LEADER IN ORAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

We are a level-1 research institution, with more than 40 faculty performing research and funding of over $5 million annually.

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The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry is a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient-centered and evidence-based, with a foundation in preventive and public health sciences. We are a part of UI Health.